Mauni Amavasya 2026: Two Vrat Niyam for Silence, Easy to Difficult

• Mauni Amavasya 2026 falls on January 18, a day for bathing, charity, and observing a vow of silence.
• Astrologer Chakrapani Bhatt of Kashi explains that the vow of silence aims for spiritual development and self-reflection, removing negativity.
• There are two types of silence vows: an easy one until bathing, and a difficult one for the entire day until the next morning.
• For the easy vow, remain silent from waking until after bathing, then you can speak and chant; for the difficult vow, pledge silence and maintain it all day, mentally chanting.
• Breaking the vow (Parana) involves speaking your Guru Mantra, deity's name, or a hymn after bathing the next day, completing the spiritual practice.

Why It Matters: Mauni Amavasya offers two paths for a vow of silence, from easy morning silence to a full-day spiritual retreat.